🔍 Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations at Meta
📍 Locations: Washington, DC • New York, NY | Department: Legal, Finance, Facilities & Admin
✨ Join company to Shape the Future of Legal Integrity
A global leader in immersive technology and social innovation — is searching for a driven and detail-oriented Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations to join our high-impact legal team. If you are an experienced legal professional ready to make a significant impact on corporate integrity, compliance controls, and internal investigations, this is your calling.
In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee complex and privileged investigations that span critical legal risk areas such as anti-corruption, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering (AML), securities law, competition, international trade, and fraud. Your insights will help drive remediation strategies and enhance company’s compliance and legal risk frameworks.
This is not just another legal job — this is your opportunity to contribute to the ethical backbone of one of the most influential tech companies in the world.
💼 Position Overview
Job Title: Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations
Company: Meta
Location: Washington, DC OR New York, NY (On-site or Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time | Legal
Compensation:
💰 Base Salary: $226,000 – $304,000/year
💎 Additional: Bonus + Equity + Benefits
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🎯 Key Responsibilities
As the Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations, your core duties include:
🕵️♂️ Conducting Internal Investigations
- Lead and manage comprehensive internal investigations into high-stakes issues including:
- Anti-corruption
- Cybersecurity breaches
- Money laundering schemes
- Securities and regulatory compliance
- Antitrust violations
- International trade violations
- Corporate and financial fraud
🤝 Managing Legal Partnerships
- Select, retain, and manage external legal counsel with expertise in regulatory and criminal law.
- Provide strategic oversight to ensure high-quality legal representation and reporting.
🔧 Strengthening Compliance Systems
- Collaborate with Meta’s compliance teams to identify process gaps and implement remediations.
- Evaluate and upgrade internal accounting, audit, and legal controls based on investigation outcomes.
🧠 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Meta’s internal stakeholders including product teams, engineering, finance, and security to mitigate risk and ensure legal compliance.
- Offer strategic legal guidance and risk assessments on company-wide initiatives.
🎓 Basic Qualifications
To be considered for this prestigious legal role at Meta, you must meet the following criteria:
- ✅ J.D. or Foreign Equivalent Degree
- ✅ Active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar
- ✅ 8+ years of legal practice at a top law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency
- ✅ Deep experience in legal counseling and business strategy
- ✅ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- ✅ Eligible to register as in-house counsel (if not already)
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory, candidates with the following will stand out:
- 🏛️ Experience leading internal or regulatory investigations
- 🕵️♀️ Background working with government agencies (e.g., DOJ, SEC)
- 📊 Familiarity with compliance programs in Fortune 500 companies
- 🌍 Legal advisory experience in areas such as:
- Anti-corruption and FCPA
- AML regulations and KYC frameworks
- Cybersecurity law and data privacy
- Securities laws and insider trading compliance
- Competition and antitrust laws
- Export/import and international trade regulations
🧠 Soft Skills That Shine at Meta
The ideal Meta lawyer is:
- A natural collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams
- Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive legal matters
- A proactive problem-solver with strong project management abilities
- Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset
- Committed to ethics, integrity, and responsible innovation
🌟 Why Join Meta?
🏢 About Meta
Meta is a tech powerhouse transforming how the world connects, communicates, and creates. From the invention of Facebook in 2004 to the cutting-edge development of virtual and augmented reality platforms, Meta continues to innovate — and redefine the boundaries of digital interaction.
At Meta, your work doesn’t just impact company success — it helps shape the future of technology and society.
💡 Our Mission
“Give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.”
From equity in health access to environmental sustainability, Meta’s mission goes beyond business. Every product, investigation, and compliance check you support plays a role in that mission.
🎁 Meta Benefits Snapshot
Joining Meta means access to a world-class benefits package:
- 📈 Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
- 📊 Generous equity program
- 🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 👨👩👧👦 Parental leave & family support
- ⏰ Flexible work options (location-based)
- 📚 Professional development & continuing education
- 🧘 Wellness programs & mental health support
- 🏖️ Paid time off, holidays, and sabbaticals
- 💼 Retirement plans with company match
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🌍 Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and actively promotes diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and empowering environment for all employees — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status.
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📌 Location Details & Work Setup
Offices:
📍 Washington, DC
📍 New York, NY
This role is on-site with flexibility, based on team needs and role expectations.
📅 Application Timeline
🕒 Deadline: This role will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged due to high interest.
🔗 Apply Now
Ready to lead impactful investigations that shape the future of Meta?
👉 Click here to apply for the Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations role
📣 Final Thoughts
The Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations role at Meta is ideal for a legal mind with a passion for accountability, high-stakes problem-solving, and proactive compliance. If you want to contribute to building one of the world’s most robust ethical ecosystems in technology, there’s no better place to bring your talents than Meta.
